Posted by Shannon00 on March 21, 2001, at 22:15:36
Hi everyone,
I don't know what to do, I'm very upset. About a year and a half ago I gained 10 pounds very quickly. I had recently started taking both the pill and risperdal. I also graduated from college and started working. I didn't know what to attribute the weight gain to; I figured it was probably the pill. But I've been off that for a few months and still no weight loss. I also wondered if maybe I'm less active than I was in school, but that doesn't explain my appetite, which seems much increased from previous years.My dose of risperdal is only .5 milligrams. Is that enough to cause weight gain? The reason I'm so upset is that I've tried to go off it, but every time I do I get very depressed. I know 10 pounds probably sounds like a very small problem, but I am truly upset about it. I used to have an eating disorder, so it's very hard for me to deal with it. Basically, my weight feels "out of my control" and it's very upsetting. I don't feel confident in how I look.
What has your experience been with weight gain and this medication? Do you have any advice? I want to go off the drug, but I think I need it.
poster:Shannon00
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